Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Fowler is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,286. Residents earn $51,654 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fowler receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fowler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fowler is $51,654, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Fowler is $110,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Fowler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,654 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,463 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,687 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 213 |
| County GDP | $623M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $110,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,503 |
| Median List Price | $232,500 |
| Median List Price | $232,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $120 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $918 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.2 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 821 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6172°N, 87.3179°W |
| County FIPS | 18007 |
Winner: Republican by 47.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,621/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |